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FL S0550
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Health to adopt and enforce rules mandating testing for severe combined immunodeficiency disease in all newborns prior to age 1 week, in addition to existing phenylketonuria testing requirements
- Maintains department authority to test newborns for other metabolic diseases and hereditary or congenital disorders as deemed necessary
- Requires the department to consult with the Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council when establishing testing rules
- Requires coordination with the Office of Early Learning to establish rules for screening newborns for environmental risk factors affecting child and family health outcomes
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Newborn Screening
Last Action
Died in Health Regulation
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Health Regulation11/2/2011
Full Bill Text
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